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Step 1

How To Replace Shower Doors

Before you can install the bottom and side jambs of the new tub and shower door, you have to remove the old shower door completely. Work slowly and carefully to prevent accidental damage to the surrounding area. Lift and remove the outside door panel, then the inside one, followed by the top track.

DIY Replacing A Shower Door

Before you can install the bottom and side jambs of the new tub and shower door, you have to remove the old shower door completely. Work slowly and carefully to prevent accidental damage to the surrounding area. Lift and remove the outside door panel, then the inside one.

How To Replace A Shower Door

Before you can install the bottom and side jambs of the new tub and shower door, you have to remove the old shower door completely. Lift and remove the outside door panel, then the inside one, followed by the top track.

Remove the Panels

Before you can install the bottom and side jambs of the new tub and shower door, you have to remove the old shower door completely. Work slowly and carefully to prevent accidental damage to the surrounding area. Working too quickly can often make more work for everyone involved in the project.

Lift and remove the outside door panel (Image 1), then the inside one (Image 2), followed by the top track (Image 3).

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Step 2

How to Replace A Shower Door

Lay a drop cloth in the tub and, using a screwdriver and a claw hammer, begin to pry loose the screws that fasten the side jamb to the wall. With the screws removed, use a utility knife to make a cut on the outside of the jamb where the caulk adjoins the jamb to the wall; make the same cut for the inside of the jamb facing the shower.

DIY Replacing a Shower Door

Loosen the Jambs

Lay a drop cloth in the tub and, using a screwdriver and a claw hammer, begin to pry loose the screws that fasten the side jamb to the wall (Image 1). With the screws removed, use a utility knife to make a cut on the outside of the jamb where the caulk adjoins the jamb to the wall; make the same cut for the inside of the jamb facing the shower.

Place the edge of a putty knife in the groove of the cuts and tap the knife end with a hammer to loosen the caulk (Image 2). When the bond has been broken, pull the jamb out from the wall.

Repeat all steps for the remaining jamb.

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Step 3

Remove the Bottom Track

For the bottom track, make the same cuts in Step 2 to loosen the jamb from the caulk. For the side jambs, make one cut for the outside of the track and one cut for the inside. Use a putty knife and hammer to slice away the caulk. Remove the bottom track and place it to the side.

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Step 4

Scrape Away the Excess Caulk

Wearing rubber gloves, scrape away any caulk residue left on the side walls and the tub's ledge. Make sure the area is thoroughly cleaned before proceeding with the installation of the shower door.

Pro Tip

As the project proceeds, there are a number of parts to keep in order. Painter's tape can help organize all the small pieces; separate the parts for each side of the door and place each section of parts on a strip of tape. When needed, each piece is easily found, and due to the low-tack feature of the tape, the parts will be free of any sticky residue.

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Step 5

How To Replace A Shower Door

Take the bottom track and, with the outer lip facing away from the inside of the shower, lay it on the ledge of the tub. To accommodate the side jambs, leave a 3/4" gap between the bottom track and the edge of each shower wall. Temporarily secure the bottom track with painter's tape before lightly marking the track's position with a pencil.

Secure the Bottom Track

Take the bottom track and, with the outer lip facing away from the inside of the shower, lay it on the ledge of the tub. To accommodate the side jambs, leave a 3/4" gap between the bottom track and the edge of each shower wall. Temporarily secure the bottom track with painter's tape before lightly marking the track's position with a pencil.

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Step 6

DIY Replacing A Shower Door

Bring the side tracks over the top and push down to put in place. Make sure the side tracks are level, going up and down, or the doors won't work properly; place a level against the track and center the bubble for a correct fit.

Install the Side Tracks

Bring the side tracks over the top and push down to put in place. Make sure the side tracks are level, going up and down, or the doors won't work properly; place a level against the track and center the bubble for a correct fit.

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Step 7

How To Replace A Shower Door

With the jamb flat against the wall, confirm that the track is level and temporarily secure it in place with painter's tape; do the same for the opposite side wall.

Make Sure the Track is Level

With the jamb flat against the wall, confirm that the track is level and temporarily secure it in place with painter's tape; do the same for the opposite side wall.

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Step 8

How To Replace A Shower Door

When the side jambs are in position, use an extra small masonry bit (about 1/8" will do) to drill pilot holes for the screws that will fasten the jambs to the side walls. After drilling the holes, tear off the tape and remove the two side jambs and the bottom track.

Fasten the Jambs

When the side jambs are in position, use an extra small masonry bit (about 1/8" will do) to drill pilot holes for the screws that will fasten the jambs to the side walls. After drilling the holes, tear off the tape and remove the two side jambs and the bottom track.

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Step 9

How To Replace A Shower Door

With the framework removed, widen the pilot holes to 3/16". Using a 3/16" masonry bit, widen all the pilot holes and insert the plastic screw anchors. Attach the jamb closest to the storage column side with three screws. For the opposite side jamb, fasten just the top and bottom holes. For the middle hole, put a screw through a bumper insert, push it into the hole and tighten.

Widen the Holes for the Panels

With the framework removed, widen the pilot holes to 3/16". Using a 3/16" masonry bit, widen all the pilot holes and insert the plastic screw anchors. Attach the jamb closest to the storage column side with three screws. For the opposite side jamb, fasten just the top and bottom holes. For the middle hole, put a screw through a bumper insert, push it into the hole and tighten.

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Step 10

How To Replace A Shower Door

The side tracks are up, so snap the bottom track into place, making sure it's lined up along the edge of the tub, on the mark made earlier. This is where the extension piece comes in handy; extend it to the outside track to know when you are in position to mount the shelving tower. Remember, you want to make sure this gap is below the shelving tower so it's hidden. Tape is helpful here: it lets you double-check that you're on the right side

Install the Bottom Track

The side tracks are up, so snap the bottom track into place, making sure it's lined up along the edge of the tub, on the mark made earlier. This is where the extension piece comes in handy; extend it to the outside track to know when you are in position to mount the shelving tower. Remember, you want to make sure this gap is below the shelving tower so it's hidden. Tape is helpful here: it lets you double-check that you're on the right side.

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Step 11

How To Replace A Shower Door

When the bottom track is on the tub's threshold, position the storage column over the extension piece and slide it into place in the chosen wall jamb. Secure the storage column to the jamb with self-drilling screws.

Install the Storage Column

When the bottom track is on the tub's threshold, position the storage column over the extension piece and slide it into place in the chosen wall jamb. Secure the storage column to the jamb with self-drilling screws.

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Step 12

Fasten the Jamb to the Column

Place the center jamb on the other side of the storage column and fasten it to the column with the included screws. Don't forget: the center jamb also has a middle slot where a bumper insert will need to be installed. The shelving tower is locked into place as well as the side tracks and the bottom track.

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Step 13

Install the Top Track

To cut and install the top track, first measure the distance from wall to wall. This measurement must be precise since it is the length to cut the jamb. Next mark the top track at the cutting positions. For a more precise cut, use a miter. Cut the track and, if necessary, file the edges. Keep in mind that you may want to widen them, then position the top track over the wall jambs and push down.

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Step 14

DIY: Replacing A Shower door

Finish installing the shelving units according to personal preference. Slide the bumpers over the middle screw on the jamb opposite the shower column and the center jamb; cover all exposed screw heads on the center and side jambs with the screw covers.

Install the Shelving Units

Finish installing the shelving units according to personal preference. Slide the bumpers over the middle screw on the jamb opposite the shower column and the center jamb; cover all exposed screw heads on the center and side jambs with the screw covers.

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Step 15

How To Replace A Shower Door

Caulking the frame before hanging the doors is recommended since caulk smears on glass can sometimes be difficult to remove. There are three main points on the frame to caulk: first, on the outside edge of the bottom track, then on both inside corners. Finally, repeat the procedure on the inside corner of the side tracks. Begin caulking the frame by applying a bead of silicone caulk just under the outer edge of the bottom track on the outside of the tub. Next, put a bead where the center and side jambs meet the bottom track; use a finger to smooth out any rough edges. Next, put a bead where the center and side jambs meet the bottom track; use a finger to smooth out any rough edges. Finally, place a bead where the side jambs and walls come together inside the shower.

Caulk the Frames

Caulking the frame before hanging the doors is recommended since caulk smears on glass can sometimes be difficult to remove. There are three main points on the frame to caulk: first, on the outside edge of the bottom track, then on both inside corners. Finally, repeat the procedure on the inside corner of the side tracks. Begin caulking the frame by applying a bead of silicone caulk just under the outer edge of the bottom track on the outside of the tub. Next, put a bead where the center and side jambs meet the bottom track; use a finger to smooth out any rough edges. Next, put a bead where the center and side jambs meet the bottom track; use a finger to smooth out any rough edges. Finally, place a bead where the side jambs and walls come together inside the shower.

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Step 16

How To Replace A Shower Door

Hanging the doors is a two-step process. Standing on the outside of the tub, lift the inside panel with the rollers facing the shower and hang on the inner rail of the top track. Do the same for the outside panel, where the rollers now face away from the shower and the door will hang on the outer rail of the top track. Push the shower doors to the side, step inside the tub and align the slots on the panel guide with the holes on the bottom track. Insert two pan head screws into the slots and tighten with a screwdriver.

How To Replace Shower Doors

Hanging the doors is a two-step process. Standing on the outside of the tub, lift the inside panel with the rollers facing the shower and hang on the inner rail of the top track. Do the same for the outside panel, where the rollers now face away from the shower and the door will hang on the outer rail of the top track.

Hang the Doors

Hanging the doors is a two-step process. Standing on the outside of the tub, lift the inside panel with the rollers (Image 1) facing the shower and hang on the inner rail of the top track (Image 2). Do the same for the outside panel, where the rollers now face away from the shower and the door will hang on the outer rail of the top track. Push the shower doors to the side, step inside the tub and align the slots on the panel guide with the holes on the bottom track. Insert two pan head screws into the slots and tighten with a screwdriver.

The final step is to move the doors back and forth to see whether the panel guide is working properly.

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